CLEANING WITH LEMON JUICE

Keeping our home clean and healthy should not be a choice, it should be a habit. As we all know keeping it simple and toxic free can be beneficial to our health.

Here are a few tips for cleaning with lemon juice:

Cutting board 
To remove stubborn food stains, cut in half and squeeze lemon on dirty surfaces. Rub the piece of lemon and let stand for 20 minutes before cleaning. Cutting boards were clean and free of bacteria. Generally, the lemon will work better on a cutting board made from wood or plastic.





 Hands
When handling raw fish, fishy odor usually will stick to the hand. Rub your hands with lemon juice to neutralize the stench.






Tableware
To remove fat from tableware such as plates and spoon, add a teaspoon of lemon juice on a detergent or dishwashing liquid. Then with a sponge as usual. Tableware become more clean, free of oil residue and feels rough.







Garbage Bins
We all know the bad odor coming from the kitchen garbage bins. To avoid situations like this, you have to put a few slices of lemon on the bottom of your kitchen garbage bins. The lemon will absorb the bad smell and it will disappear.

 




Clothes
In addition to whitening or bleaching detergent, there is a safer way to brighten the white clothes turning yellow or dull. Add a half cup of fresh lemon juice to the liquid detergent, then use it to wash as usual. If you use a washing machine, pour the lemon juice when you start the washing process. Keep in mind, separate white and colored clothes so that the results are better.



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10 WAYS TO GO GREEN IN YOUR KITCHEN

According to She Knows living Article By Elaina Verhoff

  If you want to switch to a greener lifestyle, start in the kitchen. From paper products to produce, the kitchen is filled with opportunities to reduce your family's waste and reduce energy consumption. Here are 10 simple swaps to help you green your kitchen.

Swap paper towels for cloth.

You’ll be surprised at how easy it is kick the paper towel habit. Stock up on super-absorbent, fast-drying cloths like Trader Joe’s Amazing Kitchen Cloths. They don’t get stinky like sponges, and you can toss them in the laundry to reuse again and again. If you want to take your greening to the next level, replace your paper napkins with reusable cotton napkins.

Swap plastic baggies for reusable cloth sacks.

With all the fun and funky designs now available, no planet-loving lunch packer should still be using plastic zip-top bags. Check out the huge selection of sandwich and snack sacks at snacktaxi.com  or lunchskins.com.

Swap store-bought herbs for homegrown.

Why buy packaged herbs at the grocery store when you can grow your own on your kitchen countertop or windowsill? You’ll love having fresh herbs within reach, and since you pick only what you need, there won’t be any waste.

Swap store-bought cleaners for natural or home-made cleaners.

If you cringe at the thought of making a sandwich on the counter tops you just cleaned, consider swapping chemical-based cleaners for brands that use natural ingredients -- or make your own. With a few basic ingredients such as baking soda, vinegar, borax and Castile soap, you can make your own all-purpose cleaner, creamy soft scrub and drain opener. Make your own Eco-friendly cleaning products
 

Swap regular light bulbs for CFL.

Compact fluorescent light bulbs are good for the environment and your wallet. CFLs last eight to 10 times longer, use about 75 percent less energy, and produce 90 percent less heat than their conventional counterparts. They cost more to purchase but save money in the long run, because you won’t need to replace them as frequently.

Swap bottled water for filtered water.

According to Food and Water Watch, the production and transportation of plastic bottled water in the United States used the energy equivalent of 32 and 54 million barrels of oil in 2007, respectively. Even worse, 75 percent of these plastic bottles end up polluting our landfills, lakes and oceans. Green your kitchen with a faucet filter or pitcher filter, and drink clean pure water without the waste.

Swap tossed kitchen scraps for composting.

Instead of tossing coffee grounds, banana peels and egg shells in the garbage, start a compost bin. Collect kitchen scraps in a countertop bin, then empty into an outdoor compost container to which you’ll add leaves and other brown waste. Churn your compost regularly, and use the resulting mix to nourish your garden.

Swap old appliances for energy-efficient models.

If you’re in the market for a new kitchen appliance, look for a refrigerator or dishwasher with the Energy Star label. This stamp of approval represents a quality appliance that uses energy efficiently, so you’ll save some green while going green.

Swap overly packaged goods for bulk buys.

Instead of filling your grocery cart with single-serve yogurts, oatmeal packets and other products with excess packaging, buy in bulk. Bring your reusable containers with you and fill up for less. For practical tips on bulk-buying and other waste-free swaps, check out this video about the Zero Waste Home -- literally, a family who produces no garbage.

Swap grocery store produce for Farmer's Market or CSA.

It’s no surprise the produce at your grocery store looks a little sad. You would, too, if you had been trucked hundreds of miles or flown halfway around the world to get on the shelf. Support your local farmers and stock your kitchen with fresh produce from the farmer's market. Sign up for a CSA and get a share of fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables every week.

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HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM BRITE TOUCH CLEANING

 Lets welcome this new year with smiles on our faces and hope in your heart for the best wish.

Wishing you every happiness, good health,warm wishes and prosperity in the New Year. Thank you for being our client, friend,visitor, or fan. We look forward to continuing our relationship in the coming year.

 Do you have a new years resolution or just going with the flow of the new year? 

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10-30 Minutes Clutter Organizing Makeovers

Tackle that clutter by spending 10 minutes to 30 
minutes a day/weekends "power organizing." Here's how.

Every day, choose one task: Piled up bills,magazines,junk mails, a paper-strewn desktop, a messy drawer, a messy closet & the list goes on & on. Now set your timer for 10 or 30  minutes and sort, toss and organize until the buzzer sounds.

The goal isn't to finish the job in one session but to chip away at it in short, focused bursts known as "power organizing." Once you learn that, it won't be long before you notice dramatic results.

Keep Ziploc Brand Bags and Containers on hand while you work so you can stash clutter culprits like pens, toiletries, gloves, hats, etc.

Invite a friend to join you if that will keep you motivated so you can keep each other on track and swap daily progress reports.

Avoid distractions: no phone calls, e-mails, facebook, twitter or television!

Pennsylvania-based artist/author Barbara Lane calls this simple concept life changing. "I realized I could do anything for 10 minutes," she says. Nagging piles no longer hold her back. "I feel freer and lighter, and the creativity just flows now."

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USES FOR ESSENTIAL OILS AROUND THE HOUSE

Use essential oils that please your senses and at the same time deep clean your home. Essential oils are ideal cleaning supplies. They remove toxic mold, stale air, unpleasant odors, and kill viruses, bacteria and dust mites.

Imagine your kitchen pleasing with the smell of lemon, grapefruit, cinnamon, or rosemary. Your living room inviting with fragrant cushions of peppermint - a natural insect repellant. And pine, cedar wood, sandalwood, frankincense, juniper and clary sage are relaxing companions in your sitting room.

For a calming and romantic environment in the bedroom, choose rose, ylang ylang, jasmine, geranium, and lavender. Scent your office with basil, rosemary, and lavender for concentration. And don't forget to scent the pet pillow with flea deterring lavender and peppermint.

 HERE ARE A FEW PLACES IN THE HOME YOU CAN USE THEM:

 








Dishwasher:
A few drops of oil may be added to the dishwasher to help disinfect and purify. Some popular oils are pine, orange, tangerine, lemon, and peppermint.

Vacuum Cleaner:
You may also saturate a disposable cloth or tissue with several drops of essential oil and place it into the collecting bag of your vacuum. This will diffuse a pleasant odor as you clean.

If your vacuum collects dirt into water, simply add a few drops into the water reservoir before cleaning. This refreshes both, the carpet and the room.

In the Dryer:
Instead of using toxic and irritating softening sheets in your dryer, place a washcloth dampened with 10 drops of lavender, lemon, melaleuca, bergamot, or another essential oils. While the oils will not reduce static cling, they will impart a distinctive fragrance to your clothes.

Painting:
When painting, add a 5 ml bottle of your favorite essential oil such as White Angelica, Abundance, or Sacred Mountain, to 1 gallon of paint. Mix well. The oil will counteract the unpleasant smell of paint. Because essential oils are not fatty oils, they will not leave oil spots on the wall.

Deodorizing: Kitchen and Bathrooms, etc.
The kitchen and bathroom are often a source of odors and bacteria. use the following mixtures to freshen, deodorize, and disinfect the air, work areas, cupboards, bathroom fixtures, sinks, tiles, woodwork, carpets, etc. These blends are safe for the family and for the environment.

Since the oils separate easily from water, always shake well and keep on shaking the bottle as you use these mixtures. They will deodorize and clean the air instead of covering the odors.

Single oils: Rosemary with lemon, Eucalyptus globulus, and lavender.
Blends: Lavender with Purification

• 2 drops rosemary
• 4 drops lemon
• 3 drops Eucalyptus globulus
• 4 drops lavender with 1 quart water
  Shake well and put in a spray bottle.

• 3-4 drops lavender
• 5-6 drops Purification with 1 quart of water
  Shake well and put in a spray bottle.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  JUST TO NAME A FEW ESSENTIAL OILS:
  Chamomile,Cinnamon, Eucalyptus, Lime,  Grapefruit, Vanilla 
  Geranium, Lavender ,Lemon, Lemongrass, Tangerine, Peppermint
  Pine, Rose, Rosemary, Spearmint,  Sweet Orange, Tea Tree 

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Tricks & Tips For Animal Lovers

 

Bleach Bottle as Cat Litter Scoop
Cut diagonally across the middle of an empty, clean bottle, toss the base, and use the half with the handle to scoop up soil or cat litter. 

Bath Mat as Car Seat Protector

Protect your car seats from muddy paws by covering them with a bath mat or two before packing Lilly the Lab in the backseat. The rubber bottom will help the mat stay in place. Between trips, stow the mat in the trunk.

Plastic Bags as Hand Protectors

Fact: There are some things you'd just as soon not touch with your bare hands. Use bags as gloves to handle what's messy (say, chicken carcasses) or just plain gross (like the little "presents" the dog leaves in the front yard), then turn them inside out to trap the offending matter within for easy disposal.

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